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The Story of High Yielding Healthcare Stocks

The Motley Fool Videos
Updated

While high-yield stock sounds like a great asset to a portfolio, it is important to investigate as to why it is a high-yield stock. There are so many factors that could be affecting the yield of any stock, and a high yield does not always mean solid performance.

On this video segment, Motley Fool's Kristine Harjes and Todd Campbell take a look at the different scenarios affecting the yield of healthcare stocks and and the research any investor needs to do before buying. For our best dividend stock ideas, go to dividends.fool.com.

This podcast was recorded on 11/18/2015.